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Dusterhoft Family History

Dusterhoft Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Osterholt, Westerhoff, Osterhout, Westerhold, Dickerhoff, Butenhoff

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Where is the Dusterhoft family from?

You can see how Dusterhoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dusterhoft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Dusterhoft families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dusterhoft family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dusterhoft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dusterhoft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dusterhoft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dusterhoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dusterhoft. 45% of Dusterhoft men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Dusterhoft women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dusterhoft were Bartender and Housekeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Bartender
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Dusterhoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dusterhoft census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 150 immigration records available for the last name Dusterhoft. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Dusterhoft. For the veterans among your Dusterhoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dusterhoft lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dusterhoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Dusterhoft in 1962 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

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